People say that dating someone who doesn&rsquo;t make you happy anymore is a huge mistake. It&rsquo;s a disservice not only to your faithful and ever-patient partner but also to you&ndash;you who have been holding on to something that already feels like excess baggage. Hindi na sapat na dahilan ang panghihinayang. If you don&rsquo;t feel love for that person anymore, then you should let them know so the two of you can go your separate ways.
Then again, when you choose to let go, you should make sure that there&rsquo;s no one else waiting for you. Most relationship gurus say you shouldn&rsquo;t date anyone else for three months. After all, the three-month rule was made to &ldquo;show courtesy&rdquo; to your previous partner and mainly to avoid being called something you&rsquo;re not. Kapag kasi may bago ka agad, &lsquo;matik &lsquo;yon. Cheater ka na! Having someone else shortly after breaking up can be perceived as &ldquo;clear evidence&rdquo; of infidelity.
The discourse between falling out of love with your partner, falling in love with another quickly, and &ldquo;emotional cheating&rdquo; has been gaining traction on social media platforms. To properly define the boundaries of cheating, here are three signs you should look for:
1. Emotional Intimacy While many people associate cheating with physical acts, emotional cheating can be just as damaging. If you're sharing intimate thoughts, feelings, or personal details with someone outside your relationship, this could be a form of betrayal. When this emotional connection deepens and begins to replace the closeness you should be sharing with your partner, it may signal that you're stepping outside the boundaries of your commitment.
2. Secrecy If you find yourself actively hiding texts, calls, or social media interactions from your partner, you should ask yourself why. Deleted messages, lying about who you're talking to, or avoiding topics of conversation are red flags in a relationship.
3. Romantic Physical Relationships This is often the most obvious form of cheating. If you're engaging in physical or sexual activities with someone who is not your partner, it's a clear breach of trust and commitment. This includes anything from kissing and touching to having a full-on affair.&nbsp;
In any relationship, it&rsquo;s essential to maintain open communication, mutual respect, and trust. If you're finding that you're engaging in behaviors that feel like cheating, it might be a sign to have an honest conversation with your partner or reassess the relationship itself.